40 Surprising Facts About Award Show Ceremonies

One of the biggest snubs in Golden Globe history occurred in 1985 when The Color Purple, directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, was nominated for 11 Golden Globes but went home empty-handed.

The film, which starred Whoopi Goldberg and Danny Glover, was a critical and commercial success, earning multiple Oscar nominations. Despite the movie’s impact and strong performances, the HFPA overlooked it completely, leading to widespread frustration and confusion.